Dangerbird Records

Dangerbird Records is an independent record label in Los Angeles, California. The label is home to artists from around the world and part of the burgeoning Silver Lake music scene. The label has had international success from its small roster of artists including Silversun Pickups, Fitz and the Tantrums, Sebadoh, Minus the Bear, and The Frights

History

The two founders represented different roles in the music industry. Jeff Castelaz had managed Feist, Phoenix, Citizen King, and others, while Peter Walker was a singer-songwriter. The label's first release: Walker's solo album Landed.

Their business approach includes a strong emphasis on artist development, and working with a network of partners to help the bands reach a wide market.

In 2006, Dangerbird gained repute after releasing Carnavas, the debut full-length album by Silversun Pickups, to sales of over 450,000. The band's lead singer Brian Aubert has said of Dangerbird, "They believe in careers, and the long haul - something that majors used to believe in. They stuck with us when most people wouldn't have."

On September 14, 2012, co-founder Peter Walker announced the promotion of Jenni Sperandeo to President and the departure of co-founder Jeff Castelaz. Sperandeo said in a statement, "After nearly 20 years in radio promotion, management and artist development, I am thrilled for the opportunity to step into this more comprehensive role at a rare, artist-driven enterprise."

In October, 2025 it was announced that Walker sold the Dangerbird catalog to Exceleration Music for an undisclosed amount. As part of the deal, Exceleration will take over the label’s catalog operations, which include around 120 albums and more than 30 artists.

Artists Current roster

A Grape Dope Arthur King Bill Baird Coleman Zurkowski The Colorist Orchestra & Howe Gelb Cones Criminal Hygiene Danny Frankel, Victoria Williams, Doug Wieselman The Dears Dev Ray Grandaddy Hank May Harry the Nightgown Holly Miranda Jason Lytle Joel Jerome Joel Jeromino, Jimi Cabeza de Vaca Jordi Juiceboxxx Matt Costa Milly Mirrorball Murray A. Lightburn Night Shop

NO WIN People Flavor Peter Walker, David Ralicke, Danny Frankel Randy Randall *repeat repeat Sea Wolf Sebadoh Slothrust Slow Mass Spain Spring Summer Swervedriver Tim Rutili Total Heat Touchy Unicorns at Heart

Former roster

A. Sinclair All Smiles Arthur King and the Night Sea Bad Veins Beady Eye (US/Canada) Ben Lee Blonde Summer Boots Electric Broadheads Butch Walker Codeine Velvet Club Dappled Cities Darker My Love Delphic Division Day Ed Laurie Eric Avery Eulogies Fitz and the Tantrums The Frights The Fling Hot Hot Heat JJAMZ Jesse Harris

Maxwell, Miranda, Parsley Minus the Bear Midnight Faces Moke Hill Nav/Attack Peter Walker Royal Teeth Richie Sambora Sabrosa Purr Silversun Pickups Skysaw T. Hardy Morris The Fling The Frights The Limousines The Night Sea The One AM Radio The Promise Ring UME Joy Zipper La Rocca Maritime

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